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Annual roadmap highlights state policies to support infants and toddlers

November 3, 2023 by Maribel

The first three years of a child’s life are a critical period for their development. State policy choices that impact young children and their families during pregnancy and these early years really matter. Last month, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center hosted its annual Prenatal-to-3 Research-to-Policy Summit and released the state’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Roadmap for 2023 …

Minnesota leads the pack in some prenatal and early childhood policies – Minnesota Reformer

October 19, 2023 by Maribel

Minnesota’s policies are more supportive of expectant parents and young children than other states, but there is still room for improvement, according to a team of Vanderbilt researchers. The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University evaluates the impact of public policy measures on child and family well-being. Tons of evidence shows that first years …